I didn’t know you could actually buy a castle,’ says Simon Hunt, sitting in the stone-walled kitchen nook of his 16th-century ...

Plane Castle near Stirling, a 14th century fortress visited by royals including Mary Queen of Scots and Bonnie Prince Charlie ...

A Scottish castle has been recognised as one of Europe’s most spectacular, making it a must-see on any travel itinerary.

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Find your added subjects in My Bitesize. Find out how King David I changed Scotland by inviting Norman knights to build motte-and-bailey castles. Why did towns and burghs appear around castles?

Of all the castles to visit in the Scottish Highlands ... Eilean Donan Castle is considered an icon among locals for its rich history and picturesque placement at the junction of three different ...

Himeji Castle (Japan): Known as the "White Heron Castle" due to its elegant white exterior, Himeji Castle is one of Japan’s most iconic and well-preserved feudal castles, renowned for its beauty and ...

A "magnificent" castle in Scotland dating back to the reign of the "legendary" Mary Queen of Scots, has been named one of Britain's Holiday Homes of the Year by VRBO.

Image Taymouth Castle, a neo-Gothic estate in the Scottish Highlands ... on concentrated land ownership that’s based on history and ideology. “In reality, it doesn’t matter who owns the ...

Eilean Donan Castle is the archetypal Scottish castle, set on the most amazing inlet. It’s a truly remarkable sight to behold ...

Archaeologists found the ruins of an Iron Age settlement with a “rare” ancient Roman brooch buried underneath, possibly as an offering. Photo from GUARD Archaeology Sifting through the dark brown soil ...